Ive been to Crew's many times over the past many years. It's been very consistent in the experience that it provides.
Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone. The crowd is a good mix of gay and straight patrons, which is nice. Also a pretty diverse age range - 20s to 40s. I've met many cool people here of various backgrounds and with interesting life stories.
There is always a drag show- but if you've seen a couple, you feel like you've seen them all.
I was very surprised reading about all the reviews involving man handling security trolls because I have never had an experience like that, and neither have any of the people I have ever gone here with (and trust me, I've gone here with some real characters). Ive had friends get way too drunk; I had my gay friend get drunk and start roughly humping everyone on the dance floor; I've had my crazy butch lesbian friend jump on the stage in the upstairs room and make a sloppy drunk "show" with a couple of girls she found upstairs - no one has ever been approached by security.
Crews is a crazy experience in a mediocre place.
The bathrooms have free condoms and pamphlets on HIV everywhere. They also don't seem to be gender specific.
They have a huge patio ! It was the best place ever when smoking was still allowed in bars.
The staff does their job. Some drinks come out super strong- but that's not exactly a bad thing :P
It's a bit pricy - about $10/drink ($1-$1.50) tip included. The beer and the mixed drinks are about the same price.
The floor gets really sticky, but to be fair - this place gets super busy ! Don't wear your nice shoes here on Friday night !
Overall its definitely worth a visit. It has a unique vibe and lots of great people.
Come for a diverse crowd and several settings - drag, dance, and drink (on the patio!).